Rooted & Rehumanizing

Please Follow Us on Instagram: instagram.com/rootedandrehumanizing In this episode, Meg and Jill explore ideal week schedules and time blocking, not as rigid productivity control, but as a way to preserve energy, reduce mental load, and create freedom in both work and life. What begins as a practical conversation about scheduling unfolds into a deeper discussion about nervous system regulation, pr...

In this episode, Meg and Jill explore the crucial distinction between empathy and compassion, especially in leadership and workplace dynamics. What many consider a strength can quietly lead to burnout, resentment, and disempowerment when left unchecked. They unpack how empathy saturates the nervous system, while compassion creates clarity, boundaries, and true support. This conversation is especia...

In this episode, Meg and Jill unpack two very different engines that drive productivity: fear and flow. While both can produce results, only one creates sustainability, fulfillment, and peace. They reflect on hustle culture, nervous system conditioning, and the hidden cost of fear based success. Through personal stories, coaching insights, and real world business examples, they explore how product...

In this episode, Meg and Jill explore the powerful connection between physical clutter and mental noise. What begins as a conversation about cleaning and household systems unfolds into a deeper discussion about nervous system regulation, coherence, conscious choice, and how we reclaim our energy. They reflect on how clutter impacts stress, family dynamics, productivity, and emotional wellbeing. Th...

In this episode, Meg and Jill get real about what it means to work in environments that are not fully aligned with your values, your energy, or your long-term direction. Not every workplace is conscious, healthy, or growth oriented. You still get to show up consciously, protect your inner peace, and make empowered decisions about whether to stay or leave. They explore: • Severing the identity stri...

In this honest and validating episode, Jillian and Meg explore what it means to work inside systems that are not always well, conscious, or emotionally healthy. Not every workplace is built with emotional intelligence, self-awareness, or supportive leadership, yet many people still find themselves needing to show up, perform, and stay grounded. This conversation is a guide for navigating those env...

In this reflective and grounding episode, Jillian and Meg explore the quiet spaces in life — the waiting, the boredom, the in-between moments that most of us rush past. From long afternoons at kids’ sporting events to everyday pauses that feel unproductive, they reframe these “empty” moments as invitations to presence, creativity, and deeper connection. This conversation is an anchor for anyone fe...

In this playful and insightful episode, Jillian and Meg dive into the world of personality tests and how understanding yourself can become a powerful tool in both life and work. From CliftonStrengths to 16 Personalities, DISC, Enneagram, and even a touch of Human Design, this conversation explores how these frameworks can reflect our tendencies, illuminate our strengths, and reveal blind spots we...

In this conversation, Jill and Meg unpack the concept of human defaults. They explore how our nervous systems and life experiences shape the patterns we fall back on, especially under stress. Together they examine how awareness, self trust, and curiosity can help us shift from fear based reactions to conscious choices in both life and work. Key Themes: Understanding the nervous system’s role in de...

In this heartfelt conversation, Meg opens up about recurring relationship patterns, overgiving, and the struggle to let go of control. Jillian helps her unpack what happens when we skip the “middle space” between awareness and empowerment, the emotional processing that keeps us human. Together, they explore self judgment, pattern interruption, and how curiosity can transform both relationships and...

From car breakdowns to life breakdowns, this solo episode explores how to navigate unexpected changes with grace and self-compassion. Meg shares her three-step self-mastery framework and real-life stories about transforming disruptions into opportunities for growth through awareness, acceptance, and empowered action. Themes we explore: Flexibility and adaptation when plans fall apart Moving from v...

We often think of conflict as a threat. In this episode, Meg and Jill explore the idea of “sparring partners,” the people who push us, stretch us, and sharpen us, in business, family, and life. They share stories of work tension, marriage, parenting, and personal growth, and how reframing these challenges as opportunities can move us from victim to empowered participant. Themes we explore: Reframi...

We’ve been told exhaustion means success. In this episode, Meg and Jill dismantle the toxic badge of burnout and explore why rest is not a luxury — it’s the foundation of sustainable high performance. They share personal stories from corporate life, healthcare, and home, plus practical ways to insert rest into busy days without guilt. Themes we explore: Why burnout is celebrated (and why it should...

We were told to be “professional” which too often meant “be a robot.” Meg and Jillian unpack why regulated emotion at work is not only human, it’s healthy and productive . From a raw story at the bedside to boardroom norms, they share how leaders can “go first,” how tears and trembles reset the nervous system, and simple micro-practices (20 seconds to 3 minutes) that prevent blowups and build trus...

In this fun, lighter episode, Meg quizzes Jillian on all the acronyms and business lingo she throws around. From ROI to ARR to KPIs, they break down what these terms really mean, how they apply in real life, and why clarity and values matter more than jargon. A great listen for anyone who’s ever felt lost in “business-speak” but still wants to lead with heart. Top Topics ROI, Revenue, ARR: demysti...

Meg and Jillian dig into the money stories women inherit and the ways they can shift them. They share personal experiences of guilt, pricing struggles, and the cultural pressure to be “polite” about wealth. From childhood lessons to entrepreneurial growth, this conversation challenges women to own their value, seek abundance, and model new possibilities for the next generation. Together they discu...

In this short, powerful episode, Meg and Jillian explore what it means to stop shrinking and start expanding. From nervous system practices to shifting your everyday language, they share real stories about moving past fear, people-pleasing, and “sorry” habits to step into authentic power. They dive into: The hidden ways women shrink in business and life. Reframing anxiety as a signal, not a stop s...

In this episode of Rooted and Rehumanizing , Meg and Jillian continue their conversation on growth edges. This time exploring what happens when high-achieving tendencies collide with the desire to serve deeply. They talk about the difference between overgiving and overdelivering, the importance of conserving energy, and how identity can get tangled up in work, roles, and external validation. Meg s...

In this episode of Rooted and Rehumanizing , Meg and Jillian unpack an unexpected but deeply human conversation that started on a day they almost didn’t record. What unfolded was an exploration of visibility, success, and the edges of growth that make us feel both excited and terrified. They dive into what it really means to step into bigger visions, why fear of success can feel heavier than fear...

In this episode, Meg and Jillian explore what it really means to build a life and business from the inside out . They unpack how hustle culture tricks us into performing for worth, how true success often requires unbecoming, and why your inner landscape is the most important part of your leadership, healing, and evolution. This is for anyone who's ever wondered if doing “the inner work” actually m...

In this episode, Meg and Jillian unpack the heart behind the podcast title: what it means to be rooted, how we’ve become disconnected from our humanity, and why rehumanizing our approach to work, leadership, and life is essential. They explore the courage it takes to slow down, to come back to the body, and to remember that we are not machines… We are cyclical, sensitive, and sovereign beings. Thi...

In this episode, Meg shares her story and the winding path that led her to this moment. From nursing and navigating the healthcare system to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and deep personal transformation, Meg invites listeners into her journey of learning to trust the pivot, root into purpose, and rehumanize her work and life. If you’ve ever felt like your story didn’t follow a linear path or that...

In this premiere episode, Jillian shares her deeply personal journey, the unplanned pivots, inner callings, and quiet knowing that led her to co-create Rooted & Rehumanizing. She reflects on her experiences as a leader, wifehood, mother, and entrepreneur, and the awakening that came when she began trusting her inner voice over external expectations. This episode sets the tone for the podcast,...